The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 960

"Follow the breadcrumbs, and they'll lead you somewhere," declared Captain Payne with a brisk tone, rallying his team for the search.

"I'm coming with you," Richard piped up, hurrying to keep pace. The abduction of Thalassa was partially on his hands; if he didn't chip in with the rescue and Lysander got wind of it, there would be hell to pay.

This was his shot at redemption, and he wasn't about to let it slip through his fingers.

Besides, it was his lapse, not ensuring Thalassa got home safe, that had led to this mess in the first place.

If he had put his foot down earlier, not letting Charlotte run amok and insisted on escorting Thalassa home, they wouldn't be in this predicament now.

Richard followed Captain Payne's lead, steering the car to the foot of the winding mountain trail. Upon reaching a fork in the road, uncertainty settled in - they weren’t sure which path to take. Fortunately, their numbers allowed them to split up and cover both directions.

"You take a couple of guys and head that way. I'll go this way. Stay in touch," Captain Payne instructed with calm efficiency.

"Got it," Richard replied eagerly, falling in line.

The teams diverged, engines humming as they ascended the treacherous mountain paths. It was pitch black, the road twisted and perilous, demanding the utmost attention to avoid a tumble down the slopes.

Richard gripped the steering wheel, his focus laser-sharp on the road ahead. All was quiet until his phone rang with a call from Captain Payne.

"My K9's found a piece of black fabric. What was Thalassa wearing today?" Captain Payne inquired.

"A white blouse, black skirt," Richard answered promptly, the image of Thalassa's outfit etched in his memory.

"Get over here, check if this fabric's from her skirt," Captain Payne commanded.